The announcement this morning that Julia Gillard has taken over the reigns as Australia's new prime minister prompted us to take a look back on how she has changed over the years and taken centre stage as our leader.
To be honest, while her leadership status and responsibilities may have risen to new heights, she hasn't altered her image and fashions that much. But her fierce flame-red hair has had its ups and downs, transforming from a pixie 'do to a shoulder-length bob.
Click ahead and see Australia's first woman prime minister, Julia Gillard's ever-changing hairstyles.
